Alpena, MI Cost of Living

Alpena cost of living index

In the event that the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used. Each cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. If the amount is below 100, it is lower than the national average. If the amount is above 100, it is higher than the national average.

A general overview of the cost of living index for Alpena, MI is displayed above. In Alpena, MI, the overall cost of living index is 81, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average and 19% lower than the U.S. average. The following categories are used to calculate the overall cost of living index: goods/services (33%), housing (30%), groceries (13%), utilities (10%), transportation (9%) and health care (5%). From the list, it is clear that the categories of goods/services and housing are responsible for the largest portions of the overall cost of living index. As a general rule, everyday goods and services provide an accurate measure of the general cost of goods in any given city. In the case of Alpena, MI, the city's goods and services are 2% lower than the Michigan average and 8% lower than the U.S. average.

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The cost of living in Alpena is 9% lower than the Michigan average.

The cost of living in Alpena is 19% lower than the national average.

The cost of housing in Alpena is 53% lower than the national average.

Michigan general sales tax is 18% higher than the national average.

Michigan state income tax is 91% higher than the national average.

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Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

Median Income

Per Year

Per Month

Max Budget (28% DTI)

Max Budget (36% DTI)

Owners

$43,449

$3,621

$1,014

$1,304

Renters

$16,516

$1,376

$385

$496

How much of your monthly income goes to housing can tell you whether or not you can afford housing in Alpena, MI, as well as what the average cost of living is. Generally, a good rule to follow is that the debt-to-income (DTI) level you want to maintain is 28 percent or less of your income on your rent or mortgage payment and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses and debts. In Alpena, MI homeowners have a median income of $43,449. Using that number, you will come up with a maximum of $1,014 per month that can be spent on the cost of housing. For those who are renting instead of owning, the median income is $16,516, which means there is a maximum of $385 to be spent on the costs of renting a home or apartment.

Michigan Sales Tax

State

General Sales Tax

With Max Surtax

Michigan

6%

6%

Michigan Income Tax

State

Income Tax (Low)

Income Tax (High)

Michigan

4.25%

4.25%

The Michigan sales tax and Michigan income tax rates should definitely be considered when determining the overall cost of living in Alpena, MI. Sales taxes are taxes that are imposed onto goods and services sold. Sales taxes do vary by state and can range from no tax at all to upwards of 7%. The Michigan sales tax is 6% and the maximum surtax is 6%. Income tax is the tax imposed on income by the government. The income tax rates will vary by state and will also increase or decrease depending on the corresponding tax bracket. State income tax rates can range from anywhere from no tax at all to more than 9%. The Michigan income tax rates range from 4.25% to 4.25%.

Goods & Services

Item

Alpena

National avg.

Difference

Haircut

$18.91

$15.56

21.5%

Beauty Salon

$28.31

$36.11

21.6%

Toothpaste

$2.60

$2.47

5.3%

Shampoo

$0.79

$0.96

18.2%

Movie

$9.53

$10.13

5.9%

Bowling

$3.79

$4.74

20.1%

Groceries

Item

Alpena

National avg.

Difference

Ground Beef

$3.53

$3.98

11.4%

Fried Chicken

$1.20

$1.41

14.7%

Milk

$1.92

$2.06

6.9%

Potatoes

$3.18

$2.98

6.7%

Pizza

$8.10

$9.47

14.5%

Beer

$8.03

$8.79

8.7%

Health Care

Item

Alpena

National avg.

Difference

Optometrist

$99.79

$101.04

1.2%

Doctor

$101.28

$107.44

5.7%

Dentist

$80.40

$90.42

11.1%

Ibuprofen

$7.64

$9.28

17.7%

Lipitor

$455.01

$426.50

6.7%

Housing

Item

Alpena

National avg.

Difference

Home Price

$76,700.00

$175,700.00

56.3%

Avg. Mortgage Payment

$939.34

$1,133.23

17.1%

Apartment Rent

$507.00

$920.00

44.9%

Transportation

Item

Alpena

National avg.

Difference

Gasoline

$2.05

$1.99

2.7%

Tire Balancing

$60.11

$45.76

31.4%

Utilities

Item

Alpena

National avg.

Difference

All Electricity

$202.21

$163.81

23.4%

Phone

$20.05

$28.39

29.4%

Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.